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Preventing mastitis infections in the dry period is your opportunity to set cows up for successful production and good health in the next lactation.
Corn silage harvest is a critical time – you’ve got one shot to get it right for the season. Review tips on harvesting, chopping, packing and covering your corn silage.
Retrofitting a dairy barn has been a popular choice to make upgrades more affordable than they would be when building new, yet “retrofitting” isn’t unique to the dairy industry.
It is inevitable that some silage losses will occur. Yet, producers can change the magnitude of these potential losses since some are avoidable.
Inspired by innovation and collaboration, Dirk Young has learned how to succeed in the dairy business while remaining a good neighbor.
Summer temps are going up, which can cause the herd to heat up as well. Learn about the impact of heat stress on your milk quality.
Heat stress can cause a 10 pound a day drop in milk production. Learn the best ways to help dairy cows cool down during the dog days of summer.
Making silage takes a lot of time, management and effort. Once it’s in the silo and fermenting, you want to plan for the best quality feedout.
In less-than-ideal harvest conditions, producers may be forced to ensile forages at high-moisture content. Early harvests — with moisture levels higher than 70% — can lead to increased effluent runoff.
Learn tips to retain dry matter nutrient content during corn silage harvest and packing for dairy and beef producers.
Silage success starts with planning, and the Silage Resource Guide was developed with that in mind. Presented by DEKALB and Dairy Herd Managment
Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options:
The dairy industry has committed to reaching the goal of net zero by 2050, a goal Indiana dairy producer Mike McCloskey says could be met sooner with federal support.
Precision nutrition means feeding cows precisely what they need. It’s not as easy as it seems.
While your dry cows rest, focus on clearing up subclinical infections and preventing new ones to help improve milk quality. Steps for dry cow mastitis management include:
Farm Journal invites you to join producers from across America at this free event at #FJFieldDays, a virtual extravaganza.
Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology.
USDA meteorologists suggest parts of the upper Midwest and northeast could experience temperatures that land them in the categories of “high alert,” “danger zone” and “emergency.”
Following protocols in the milking parlor does not just happen; it must be taught. Michigan State’s Dr. Ron Erskine shares tips to help ensure milk quality protocols are completed and done correctly
Writing protocols that employees can maintain and stick to is not an easy task. Learn tips to help write protocols that are functional and can be used consistently.
Juan Pedraza, DVM, managing veterinarian, Zoetis, shares research results on complete bacteriological cures in mastitis cases. Learn why a flexible label means peace of mind.
The $340 million transaction includes all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. Farmers will experience no disruption.
Growth stages, like corn tassel time and days until half-milk line, are good indicators to use to determine when to harvest silage. Learn the guidelines to follow to predict your harvest date.
Today on Farm Journal Live, Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Dairy Export Council talks about the eighth straight month of growth in U.S. dairy exports.
More sperm is better, right? The answer is a mix of “no” (in some cases) and “it depends (in other cases).”
My silage doesn’t smell right. Should I feed it anyway?
You know that a lot goes into making quality silage. Learn more about the top priorities for producing quality silage and how to harvest safely.
To be effective, your inoculant decision may require more consideration than you’ve given it in the past. Learn what’s important in making this decision.
Many farms have used some feed software for a while but they have an outdated version and hardware on its last legs, a boat anchor with a screen.